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700 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$592,000

Last sold 08/08/2024 after 6 Days

4
bed
3
bath
2,123
Sqft ($279/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 700 Monroe Ave

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1918

HOA fee $0/month

Parking 2 garage spaces

Rental estimate

Property description

Discover the potential of this gem nestled among multi-million-dollar homes. Perfect for rehabbers, this property offers a unique chance to transform a solid, all-brick home into a masterpiece. Owned by the same family for over 35 years, it boasts strong bones and a classic layout with formal living and dining rooms, a spacious office, and an eat-in kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and a full bath, while the basement, already plumbed for an additional bathroom, awaits your finishing touches. With over 2000 square feet above grade and built in 1920, this home exudes timeless charm. Though it needs TLC and is sold as-is, its prime location on a great block, within walking distance to shopping, parks, schools, library and trains, makes this home a rare find. Bring your vision and creativity to this promising property and create an exceptional residence in a highly desirable location. Don't miss this opportunity to make it your dream home!

Listed by

Listing Agent - Elizabeth Badrinath

Listing Office - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Source: MRED

MLS#12127758 • last updated 2 years ago

Movoto checked MRED for data 4 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Window/Wall Units - 2
Heating	Steam
MLS #	12127758
Virtual Tour	N/A
Status	Closed
SubType	2 Stories
Living Area	2123
Type	Detached Single
Property Tax $	14207
Year Built	1918
HOA Fee $	Not Applicable

Interior
# Full Baths	1
# Half Baths	2
Attic	Pull Down Stair
Basement	Full, Unfinished
Add'l Room(s)	Office
Dining Room	Separate
Total # of Rooms	8
Accessibility Features	No
# Fireplaces	1
Fireplace	Wood Burning, Living Room

Exterior
Exterior	Brick
# Garage Spaces	2
Parking Desc	Garage
Garage Desc	Attached
Lot Desc	Less Than 0.25 Acre

Amenities / Utilities
HOA Fee Includes	None

Location
Area	River Forest
County	Cook
Elementary School	Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School District	90
High School	Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Middle School District	90
Middle School	Roosevelt School
High School District	200
APN	15122010260000

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Sep 2026
MLS # 12511397
Sep 7, 2026 Price Change
$649,000 (-13.4%)
Feb 13, 2026 Price Change
$749,000 (-6.3%)
Dec 2, 2025 Listed
$799,000 (-6.0%)
Nov 2025
MLS # 12511115
Nov 5, 2025 Listed
$850,000 (+43.6%)
Sep 2024
MLS # 12127758
Sep 26, 2024 Sold
$592,000 (-1.3%)
Sep 21, 2024 Pending
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Aug 8, 2024 Active
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Aug 2, 2024 Listed
$600,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2023
$9,601 -32.4%

$55,000 +9.66%
2022
$14,207 +3.5%

$50,153
2021
$13,733 +1.4%

$50,153
2020
$13,543 -0.9%

$50,153 -0.04%
2019
$13,659 +27.9%

$50,173
2018
$10,680 +2.1%

$50,173
2017
$10,455 -22.0%

$50,173 +13.62%
2016
$13,402 +2.1%

$44,157
2015
$13,126 +9.0%

$44,157
2014
$12,039 -0.7%

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2013
$12,127

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700 Monroe Ave
$592K
River Forest
—
60305
$399K +5% y/y
River Forest
$408K +6% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
704 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,866,000	4/1	1,214	0.01
706 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,931,000	5/5	3,461	0.02
7510 Oak Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$682,000	4/1	1,021	0.02
630 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$959,000	3/2	2,333	0.02
712 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$823,000	4/2	1,839	0.03
705 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$794,000	3/1	1,394	0.03
626 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$799,000	3/2	2,048	0.04
716 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$857,000	4/1	1,869	0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.